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Summary The incumbent is employed as a journeyman Maintenance & Operations worker at the two division Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, and reports to the M&O General Foreman. Incumbent is normally assigned to one division but is subject to work at the other division on a periodic basis to gain experience with varied systems and foster teamwork, as well as, at any given time, should the need arise. Responsibilities Major duties but not limited to: Engineering receives work requests from different services in the form of work orders, which can consist of assembly/disassembly furniture, replacing ceiling tiles, grounds clean-up. There are set deadlines depending on the priority listed and may be very vague on what's requested. The incumbent is expected to use their knowledge and judgment to determine the best course for repairs.- Activation of buildings, floors, and/or rooms is preparing them for use after the contractors have finished. The incumbent will be responsible for mounting soap, sanitizer, and paper towel dispensers as well as TVs, hygiene dispensers, and any other item that was not part of the contract and falls under activation duties. Will work with the Facility Planner to ensure that all activation items on the activation list have been completed before an area opens for use. The incumbent will need to assist other shops with their work, at times. The work may consist of replacing black, copper, or cast-iron piping, assisting with light replacements, and helping with air handler replacement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD30114A Physical Requirements: The incumbent will be exposed to working conditions that will require them to be physically fit. This is to include, but not limited to, lifting and carrying heavy furniture, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, working in cramped areas for long periods of time, working while on their back, reaching, and often working in extreme heat or cold. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.